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Can the Cleveland Indians Trade Francisco Lindor and Still Contend?

Nov 10, 2020

Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Cleveland Indians look poised to face their most daunting task of the Terry Francona era: competing without Francisco Lindor. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Indians are expected to trade t...

Colorado Rockies: How Does the Nolan Arenado Stalemate End?

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 12, 2020

Colorado Rockies, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Reminder: Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies' relationship is in peril. It's one of the many storylines in Major League Baseball that has taken a backseat to the sport's ongoing labor dispute. How does t...

Oakland Athletics: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 30, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

While they're surely looking for ways to improve their roster after a second consecutive 97-win season, the Oakland Athletics have some financial matters to take care of. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athle...

For the Right Price, the New York Mets Should Trade Noah Syndergaard

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 29, 2019

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

If the price is right, the New York Mets should trade Noah Syndergaard before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. At 50-55, the Mets are in fourth place in the National League East and a long s...

Eight Under-the-Radar Veterans Worth Taking a Flier on Before the MLB Trade Deadline

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 26, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It's no secret which players are on the trade block as the Major League Baseball trade deadline nears, as well as which teams are pursuing their talents. But there are plenty of players not being mentioned as t...

Kansas City Royals: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 22, 2019

Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Kansas City Royals look poised to be sellers before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, as they're 37-64, which warrants fourth place in the American League Central, and in rebuilding mode. They've al...

The Astros and Yankees are the Best Landing Spots for Madison Bumgarner

Quinn Allen

Jul 18, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are more likely than not going to be sellers before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Although they have won five straight games and been playing a lot better as of late...

Every MLB Contender’s Biggest Need

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 16, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is approaching, and teams will look to improve their rosters to make a playoff push. Here is every MLB contender's biggest need. New York Yankees: Top-Line Starting Pit...

Seven Reasons Why the Washington Nationals Won’t Trade Max Scherzer

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 25, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Every year a star player is mentioned as a candidate to be dealt before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, despite the odds significantly favoring them staying put. Last year it was New York Mets ace Jac...

Seattle Mariners: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 8, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners blew up their roster -- which won 89 games in 2018 -- in the offseason, trading away Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, James Paxton, Jean Segura, and Mike Zunino while losing designated hitter Nel...

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